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July 21 - 27, 2011 ■ Volume 36, Number 46

Horizons for Homeless helping program Former WPD officer Carlos L. Burgos sentenced to one year in federal prison for distribution of marijuana. Many feel sentencing should have been harsher to warn other potential crooked cops but sentencing judge said it was “fair.” 0

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ate Pietrovito started volunteering at Horizons for Homeless Children six years ago. She volunteers two hours a Concerns over a rash of car and home week at the agency, interacting with break-ins in the affluent Salisbury Street children struggling with homelessness. neighborhood have citizens speaking out and joining ranks of neighborhood watch She’s made it a point to stick with the program long-term, even though it only groups. -3 asks its volunteers to commit to six Massachusetts Public Health months.

Council bans sweets, sodas and fatty “I graduated from college [WPI] and foods from over 95,000 schools statemoved away from Worcester for a year wide. Efforts to raise health standards for and then came back. I was looking for youth. +2 for healthier kids, but 0 for no more sugar and caffeine pick-me-ups that something to do after work, a volunteer opportunity, and I was considering a fuel teens through the last period of the few options,” says Pietrovito. “I really school day. liked the appeal of having a weekly Worcester Tornadoes whirl through assigned time. I think with how busy winning streak first Thursday and Friday everyone is these days, if you have to against New York then again against the plan something you do it, but trying Newark Bears Monday and Tuesday. +3 to make time to keep up with another

Temperatures soar all week. As the index rises the city opens cooling centers for residents. While the summer sizzle is preferable to three foot snow drifts, when it threatens our health to be outside, who can enjoy it? –1 City officials announce the possibility of removing three city dams that are in poor condition. Removal would cost far less than repairs and will also aid in supporting healthier ecosystems for aquatic life. +1 Last Week +4 This Week +8 Year to date +24

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Worcesterites turn out to protest previously scheduled white pride demonstration at Worcester Public Library. Library Board of Trustees pulled the plug on the demonstration and the members of the NH North East White Pride group were nowhere to be seen.

Just in case some three dozen anti-hate Worcester residents turned out to say hate isn’t welcome here. +4

you would be greatly supportive to children experiencing homelessness,” says Sarah Fujiwara, chief play-space program officer.

In 2004, work began on play-spaces in the 13 Worcester-based shelters located within the city limits. At those 13 shelters, Horizons for Homeless Children built and stocked the playspaces for the volunteers and the children. According to Fujiawara, Horizons found that preschool-aged children are in the most need of interaction and play time for their development, and homeless children weren’t getting the right kind of interactions. By bringing in volunteers for two hours once a week for six months, the children get a chance to meet and experience a friendship and a bond with someone other than their parents, and it gives the children a place to play inside the confines of the continued on page 9

By Steven King

Our Lady of Mount Carmel holds its annual Italian festival. Hundreds turn out for great food, fun rides, live music and a climatic parade down Shrewsbury Street. +2

commitment is tough.”

Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization located in Boston that has set up play-spaces across Massachusetts for homeless children to interact with and learn from volunteers. The play-space program was started in Boston in 1988 after Horizon’s founders conducted a study and discovered that preschool-aged children living in homeless shelters were most in need of services. The group started working with area shelters to establish relationships and begin building play-spaces with educational toys, with hopes that the group could assist children most in need of some play time and learning opportunities.

“The goal was to bring play opportunities to children living in family shelters. The concept was based on that play is the way children learn and by bringing that play opportunity

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Vacancies in boards and commissions Rachel Bryson-Brockmann

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ith member vacancies in 15 of the 29 boards and commissions in Worcester city government, the Citizen Advisory Council is looking for residents to come forward and apply. “It’s easy to sit on the sidelines and complain, but if you’re on a board, you actually have a say,� says Jeannie Michelson, staff liaison to the Citizen Advisory Council. Four times a year, the Citizen Advisory Council publishes the spots that have recently become available. “There is always a need to fill spots due to terms expiring,� says Michelson.

Terms range from three to six years and the positions are completely volunteer. “We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and have the time to serve,� says Steve Genduso, chairman of the Citizen Advisory Council. “You can really make a difference and use your talents.�

There are three types of boards and commissions – regulatory, executive and advisory. The 13 executive boards, such as Human Rights Commission, establish policy. The seven advisory boards, such as the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, provide advice to the city council and the city manager.

The five regulatory boards, such as the Planning Board, apply and enforce the laws. The remaining boards are not

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To apply, you must be a resident and a registered voter. Some of the committees have special requirements;

for example, the Commission on Disability requires that a majority of its members be people with disabilities. “We want a good cross-section of

people that represent the growing diversity of the city,� explains Margaret Manoogian, a member of the Citizen

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Home sweet home Families see changes in the shelter system in Mass Kevin Koczwara

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hen the Massachusetts legislation passed its budget for fiscal year 2012, a new budget item emerged which included important reforms for homeless shelters, homeless families or nearly homeless families who may need the state’s help in getting a roof over their heads. Starting August 1, 2011, with the new legislation, rather than rushing a family facing homelessness into a shelter or motel, the state will first examine the family’s current situation and determine if the family is better served by assisting them in staying at their existing residence.

The new program is called HomeBASE, and is founded off pilot programs that the state ran from February 2009 to August 2010, where

it used $45 million in federal-stimulus money to help families in need as part of the Homeless Prevention Rapid ReHousing Program to address a shortage of homeless-shelter housing born from the economic crisis that engulfed the country.

At the time, the shelter shortage pressed the state to come up with alternative options to the housing crisis—one such solution was housing homeless families in motels. This model often proved expensive to the individuals involved, provided little care for a family’s needs, and required relocation within a short window of time. Although it addressed the problem in the short-term and proved to be effective at keeping families off the street, housing in motels didn’t adequately meet the long-term needs of these families—such as offering

kitchen space or access to public transportation—and the solution didn’t include assistance from state and shelter workers in helping the family find permanent residence.

“Over the last several years, our administration has worked closely with municipalities across Massachusetts, including the City of Worcester, as well as providers, community organizations, advocacy groups, legislators and other stakeholders to develop a plan to help end family homelessness,” reads a statement from Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray. “Our most recent efforts to transform the Emergency Assistance program, now known as HomeBASE, will provide us with the flexibility to better and more efficiently use resources on continued on page 10

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Advisory Council. “We want citizens’ input – that is essential to a well-run government.”

Applications, which can be completed online, are accepted at any time. Once you apply, you must attend a selection meeting – the next meeting is September 7 at Worcester Public Library. At this informal open meeting, you are interviewed by the Citizen Advisory Council. If chosen, you continue to a second round of interviews, and City Manager Michael V. O’Brien makes the final appointment.

“Some people get discouraged because they see the application process as long and intimidating, but we try to make it as comfortable as possible,” encourages Michelson. She adds that it is straightforward and relatively easy to apply.

If you are not chosen for the board you apply for, Genduso stresses that you should reapply, because you may fit a different board better. “Even if you don’t get picked, if you are still interested, keep working toward it,” urges Genduso, adding that it took him seven years of applying before he was chosen for the Citizen Advisory Council – he is now the chairman.

Genduso suggests attending one of the open meetings at City Hall to see which board or commission you may be interested in. “It’s an opportunity to look at a microcosm of city government,” he says.

Currently, positions are available in the following boards and commissions: Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, Cable Television Advisory Committee, Citizens Advisory Council, Commission on Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee, Election Commission, Historical Commission, Hope Cemetery Commission, Human Rights Commission, Off-Street Parking Board, Planning Board, Worcester Arts Council, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Trust Funds Commission.

The commitment varies with each board or commission, but most meet once a month at city hall.

“You don’t necessarily have to be politically connected to apply,” Genduso says. “You just need to be willing to believe that you can make a change.”

Visit worcesterma.gov/boardscommissions to get more information, apply for a position, or watch videos of meetings.

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Pietrovito emphasis the rewarding shelter. It’s stabilizing and a major part factor in working and volunteering your of their development. time for Horizons. Her husband began volunteering five years ago, and her sister recently ran a marathon to raise money for Horizons.

“My husband and I now have an 11-monthold, and choosing to give up two hours a week with him to do this was kind of something some people thought was strange,” says Piervoito. “But for me, leading by example and showing him when he’s older how Kate Pietrovito (shown here with her 11 month important it is to give old) has volunteered with Horizons for of yourself, I think it’s a Homeless Children for six years. good message, and I think everyone should hear it.”

“It can be everything from Play-Doh Horizons for Homeless Children can be sculpting to Legos, sometimes it’s board reached at horizonsforhomelesschildren. games with the older kids. It’s really org, central@horizonsforhomelesschildren. whatever they want to do. With the org, or 508-755-2615. younger ones it’s really buzzing around the room for two hours from thing to thing to thing because they don’t have an attention span. With the older kids we try to do more structured activities, and we try to do what they want to do and what’s appropriate for their age group,” says Pietrovito. “Horizons has provided any toy or game you can imagine in the play space; it’s just finding what’s best for those kids.”

Horizons supplies training for the volunteers; it has five training sessions a year focused on how to best help these children learn and socialize. The group tries to make sure that the volunteers aren’t going in to teach though, or going in with their own agendas such as trying to teach the children things outside of the basic realm of interacting with another human being.

“I think it’s important for these kids to have a chance to be kids. They’ve been through a lot of stress,” says Pietrovito.

“It creates such stress in their life, and they really need to have that opportunity to be a normal kid.” “[Volunteers] go in for two-hour shifts in the evening which allows the parents to go to a program meeting, work on their housing search or to have a break from being with their children.

The parents must stay in the building because it’s not licensed childcare, it’s a volunteer program,” says Fujiwara, who’s worked at Horizons since 2002.

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those families that truly need it. It will provide a more dignified way to help families move forward on a pathway to self-sufficiency, while also saving taxpayer dollars. I was proud to see the HomeBASE program included in the FY 2012 budget Governor Patrick recently signed, and our administration is ready to get to work.”

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Commonwealth to test the basics of HomeBASE. “From September 2008 to January 2009 was when the motel numbers were starting to increase rapidly. The average number of families placed in motels on a monthly basis was between 50 and 70 families a month [in Worcester],” says Liz Rogers, executive director of Interagency Council on Aging and Homelessness, who explains that these numbers

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decreased substantially when they had access to the pilot-program funding from February 2009 to August 2010, sometimes to zero.

Up until August 1, 2011, the shelter system in Massachusetts has worked like this: if you’re a homeless family you go to one of the local Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) offices, where you are screened for eligibility.

If eligible, you are placed in a shelter unit, and in many cases, right now that means a motel room. If you’re placed into a shelter you begin working with that shelter’s provider. You’re then given help with a search for long-term housing and assistance with applying for public housing. If placed in a motel, almost all those services are lost.

According to Rogers, many of the families on the verge of homelessness live with family members or a friend and are forced to move out due to problems with the renter’s lease or simply the homeowner cannot afford the added expense. HomeBASE will attempt to keep a family in the home by offering services to the homeowner

or leaser, while assisting the family in the search for more permanent housing. Rogers and the Governor’s office believe the new system will help ease some of the budget woes from within the shelter system.

“This program costs a lot less to the commonwealth. Shelter is incredibly expensive, and housing isn’t,” says Rogers. “When you’re getting a better outcome for families for less money, it allows you to serve less people and that’s exactly what we need to be doing with such a high demand right now.”

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The grants, if awarded, would come from the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. In each case, the city is asking for a $500,000 grant for each park.

The grant program allows cities to be reimbursed for projects up to $500,000. And officials already have plans for the possible grants. Green Hill Park needs around $1 million in improvements including a new restroom facility, updated play areas, landscaping and new exhibit areas.

Elm Park needs updated walkways, installation of a new electrical service, bench and picnic-table improvements and a renovated playground. At Coes Pond, continued renovations will focus on a new playground as well as a pavilion at the pond’s edge and boat ramps. The town is hoping that all three grants will be awarded, but results won’t be revealed until October.

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Councilor At-Large Konstantina B. Lukes asked the city manager for a comprehensive report about this year’s summer burn-outs. Lukes asked for a report regarding the financial impact that this year’s festivities had on businesses of the North Main Street District and the revenue from the event itself. Lukes pointed out that she was not necessarily looking to terminate the traditional event, but perhaps considering a new location. In addition, District Five Councilor William Eddy added that he would also like the report to include crime statistics related to the event, such as arrests or melees that took place at this year’s event.

BRING ON THE RAIN: This week, Jay Gonzalez, executive secretary of Massachusetts Office of Administration and Finance, announced that “positive tax collections results for FY 2011 are a reflection of a stronger-than-expected economic recovery.” Gonzalez said that some of the surplus fiscal year 2011 revenues have been budgeted to fill expenditures for both fiscal years 2011 and 2012. Gonzalez also said that a final supplemental budget would be filed and the books for fiscal year 2011 would be closed in the “next couple weeks.” Gonzalez concluded that because of the surplus and higher-than-expected capital gains “a significant portion of the surplus should be deposited in the Rainy Day Fund to begin to replenish our reserves.” Does anyone see the storm clouds gathering?

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Do you go out to live music events?

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I try to see at least one piece of local music every week. I play with a group. I try to see a variety, to get inspiration.

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Letters The boy who cried silently Dear Ms. Harvey, I just read your article about John Donas and cried tears of happiness for this young man. Your article, which was beautifully written, and your love for teaching touched my heart. You truly must be an amazing woman and teacher. John is so very lucky having you and his mom in his corner fighting for him and teaching him to reach for the stars. John knows he is loved and will succeed because of the village that surrounds him.

I hope more teachers, parents and adults will take the time to look into the eyes of their children and believe in them as you did with John. I know we will read more about John’s success and look forward to 2015 when we see his graduation photo from WPI. Thank you for sharing this amazing young man’s accomplishments with so many.

Sometimes, not too much lately.

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Hi Janice, I am friends with John’s uncle and his family and what a wonderful article you wrote. I also have a little guy (8yrs old) who has PDD-NOS diagnosis and just started talking again at 5 1/2 after losing his speech at 2 years old and dealing with many of the same issues as John Donas. Reading an article like this gives the mom’s with the young children on the spectrum hope for the long term successes being possible. I hope to one day write a similar letter to his teachers and aides. They go out of their way to send me pictures during the field trips so I won’t worry or calling me in the middle of the day to reassure me that his morning meltdown didn’t last long.

Letting me know they found the VHS tape of an old movie at the flea market that my son was hooked on and buying to use as incentive for him. They also just call to share a story of something he did with another student that was new or unexpected and that gives me a smile that lasts for weeks. We don’t underestimate how you touch our children’s lives and get them to the next step. Without caring people like you working with our kids we couldn’t hope for a better future for them.

Thank you!

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Tell us how you really feel Letters to the editor should be legible, signed and brief (preferably no more than 200 words). A daytime telephone number must be provided for verification. Worccester Mag reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, libelous or offensive material and style. Send letters to: Letters, Worcester Mag, 101 Water St., Worcester, MA 01604 or E-mail: editor@worcestermag.com, or fax: 508-749-3165 I like to go to the Victory Cigar shop a lot. There’s a guy who plays acoustic, he’s really good.

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No. I’ve only lived here for two years. I’m not from this area.

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I do occasionally. Lately I’ve been going to Elm Park to see the events there. I don’t drink so I don’t have any business in bar rooms.

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THE INSPIRED ART OF LOCAL MUSICIANS

FOR THIS WEEK’S COVER STORY, SIX WORCESTER MUSICIANS HAVE DUG INTO THEIR HEARTS AND SOULS TO SHARE THE STORY OF THEIR LIVES WITH MUSIC. STORIES OF THE PAST AND DETERMINATION FOR THE NOW ARE TOLD THROUGH ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART ACCOMPANIED BY WORDS WHICH EXPLAIN HOW MUSIC HAS SHAPED THEIR BEING. THESE CREATIVE WORKS OFFER US INSIGHT INTO THE LIVES OF SOME OF WORCESTER’S MUSICAL BEST.

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Writing music and playing music for me is inspired from the roots of my family.

My Scottish family immigrated to Vermont in 1623, and they were farmers. Hardworking folk, and fought many winters and hardships for me to be here today. The items I put together to show this process of writing songs, is a grouping of things surrounding my father, who passed away in 1995. He was a farmer, who had to drive truck, to make money to keep my family going, He drove to places, brought back the stories, and sent postcards. I dreamt of a time when I could see these things. From mountains in the south, to swamps in New Orleans, to oceans, all the while I was landlocked in Ohio. The postcards here are a few he sent, and are where I find lyrics to write my songs. In one sentence, my dad had a way with words. My dad taught me everything about farming, hard work and love of family, and that is why I write songs about travel, hardship and heartache. We couldn’t afford long-distance phone calls, so my dad would call collect, and he would say his name was “Tom Dooley,” and we knew he was coming home. We also learned that there are about 30 seconds before you have to answer “yes” or “no” to accept the call, and that we can hear him talk and can talk back, so that is how we talked to him, in 30-second intervals from all over this beautiful country.

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When writing lyrics, I learned the ability to be selective with my words, like the postcards and collect calls we awaited on the farm.

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I remember when I was first getting into blues music, I got a tape by Albert King and the song “Matchbox Blues” really grabbed me—the groove, his playing and his singing but also the words, especially the verse:

“Oh that’s why I wonderin’ will a matchbox hold my clothes?

Hey, sometimes I wonder darlin’ will a matchbox hold my clothes?

You know I don’t got so many, but I got so far to go”.

This idea struck a chord for me. Aside from the literal sense of what can fit in a matchbox as displayed by Jerry the mouse from Tom & Jerry, the idea of the individual in the moment not knowing how things will work out, but living and being with the sense that they will; that you have what you need wherever you are. Also there’s the inherent idea that you’ve got someplace further to go—that drive that gets people out on the road, to take risks despite the fact that the details or the odds might be against you.

Growing up, I always did other things and had other interests but music was what left me wanting more. The more I became myself, the more important activating something, creating something became to me—not the end product or result, but the moment—a rhythm, pocket or groove; a reverberation that I sought out any chance I could. I believe in the healing power of music, the hope and inspiration it can provide. I am fortunate that I get to play, to explore and help create the experience of music as an artist and as a teacher. At my best I can be in the moment, knowing that I have everything I need to get where I’ve got to go.

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{ coverstory } SHANE HALL My father fixed antique player pianos for a living, and left me the family home when he died in 2001. Slowly, over time, the graveyard of player piano parts found new homes - mostly in dumpsters, until now where I’m left with maybe 12 piano actions and other associated pieces of what most people would call “junk.”

A friend of mine recently cleaned out the garage my father used as a workshop in preparation for us building a recording studio in there...he had it to the point where the only things left were the piano parts. I headed to the garage to check it out, and a wave of sadness came over me when I traversed my memoryscape for images of my father working almost 100 hours a week. Then an idea for a piece using the front panel of a mahogany player-piano case and a part of the hammer action, which I always would play with as a kid as if they were dragons, came to mind. After a tearyeyed trip to the hardware store, I came back and made this. I’m not inherently a visual artist, so this is a huge departure for me, and I’m pretty proud of it even with all its flaws.

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ART/music: The visual is easy to process, categorize; the aural is fleeting, but without confines, shifting. (“what’s yer favorite band, what genre are they” “... um... they’re kinda like...”). My continued pursuit has been to create and foster an overall aesthetic cohesion, based on an inner logic as defined by ever-reassessed parameters.

Discontent is the most basic mode of an artist. No artist is ever truly content with his or her product; no artistic endeavor is ever up to the standard of the artist. It is the tragic flaw of the creative individual. If all progress was achieved, if the final masterpiece produced, the artist would cease, stagnate and die, rest on laurels of achievement and hibernate creatively.

This is why an artist must shift when progress in one direction becomes improbable.

MUSIC/art: To be a businessoriented musician, it is the coward’s path, the path of least resistance.

The current “trend” of suspicious copious “cleanness” in the production of music and art is anathema to my mode of living and producing. I have no interest in making modern visuals, trendy overproduced sounds, photoshop pallets, autotune computers, digital coldness, soft edges/blurry sights of sound and vision. These are unarguably the product of a consumer world hell bent on sales, moving units, numbers and money. It’s much easier to go to the mall and buy a T-shirt that looks old than to wear it until it is old. It’s easier to buy it than make it. It’s easier to sell music made/calculated to tug at the heart strings. These things are made by heartless corporations that don’t care about you, and they don’t care about me. So be it, let this be my epitaph.

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Worcester Film Works on The Common Vanessa Formato

Though the drive-in theater may be a thing of the past, there’s no denying that open-air movies theaters are as charming as ever. Worcester Film Works wants to bring the drive-in experience to you—for free— in one of the city’s greatest places: The Common.

Worcester Film Works is a new organization poised to become a fixture in the Worcester community.

Inspired by a 2009 meeting on Worcester’s creative economy, the group, headed by Jim McKeag and Eric Kuczarski, is determined to create a buzz downtown through family friendly films.

This summer’s lineup boasts three showings, one of which, “Grease,” happened on June 30.

Worcester Film Works strives to keep it local. At the last show, the Theatre Café served up sandwiches, and Sweet Sister Ice Cream delighted viewers with frozen treats and candy. The series is sponsored by Worcester heavyweights The Hanover Insurance Group and Bancroft Commons. Even the screen is locally sourced from Darren Lussier’s Image Production Services, a company specializing in event production and case manufacturing.

“We’re using a big custom screen we made just for this,” says Lussier, a Worcester native whose small business has been thriving on Southbridge Street for more than 10 years now. “We’re just trying to take it up a notch.”

The group’s first show went off nearly without a hitch—that is, until a rented popcorn machine went rogue. The Film Works crew didn’t let that spoil the night, turning the mishap around in their favor with some quick thinking.

“We went out and got some Smart-Food and sold that,” Kuczarski says. A busted popper didn’t stop people from coming out in droves.

“About 300 people (all types: young lovers, kids on skates, families, old couples holding hands, twist and

shouters) showed up,” wrote cultural development officer Erin Williams in an e-mail to WoMag. McKeag and Kuczarski estimated the turnout at 250 people, a number they had hoped to reach for opening night. This major achievement just means Worcester Film Works will be rallying even harder to keep up the momentum.

In the short term, the group hopes to recruit a live band,

cities where they make regular trips downtown to enjoy restaurants, museums and other activities.

“The event is almost secondary to the purpose of getting some activity downtown,” says McKeag. “The point is to fill the vacuum that exists downtown at night.

It’s to make downtown a place where people do want to come.”

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secure a vegetarian-food vendor and set up more kid friendly entertainment. In the future, Kuczarski hopes for a beer-and-wine tent and McKeag envisions film series dedicated to classic or silent movies and even a localfilm festival.

But Worcester Film Works isn’t all about the movies: the movies, in fact, are part of a larger plan to breathe life back into the downtown area, which is practically a ghost town by nightfall.

“From my perspective, it’s about getting people to think about coming downtown,” Kuczarski says.

Kuczarski hopes that the films become just one part of a lifestyle for people in Worcester and surrounding

By drawing a crowd, the group hopes to motivate area shops to stay open later, and even draw new businesses to the area. People who may not have ventured into the city before will find themselves encouraged to explore this central but oft-neglected part of the city, one that’s full of things to do and discover. Worcester Film Works is, in essence, how the creative community can boost the city’s economy: by creating, in its own way, a newfound enthusiasm and wonder for the city we call home.

Catch “Back to the Future” on the Common on July 28, or “Spaceballs” on August 25. Free. Activities begin at 6 p.m., shows start at sunset. For more info, visit worcesterfilmworks.org.

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Unique to the city though — I’d have to point to Ralph’s Diner first of all. It’s got a jazzy atmosphere and the greatest cheeseburgers you’ll ever have. For a more formal meal, check out The Sole Proprietor — nice if you want some great service and food worth paying for. July is crab month, so mark it for next year. You should also check out Coney Island Hot Dogs — under the fantastic neon sign on Southbridge Street — it’s an institution.

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There’s nothing worse than standing in line for something knowing you have a $20 in your wallet and then getting up to bat and finding nothing but dust because someone snagged it without telling you. I’d sit her down and ask her about it — but be prepared for a fight.

People that do it often think it’s no big deal — explain why you think it is.

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The Rustic Overtones, from Portland, Maine, are an interesting combination of rock, funk and something more that has a subtle way of eluding description. The band has come a long way since its three-piece roots as a cover band. Guitar player and vocalist Dave Gutter describes the sound as, “Loud, soulful, rock band with horns and cool synthesizers. I think the music we make is uplifting and has a positive message as well.”

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Upon first listen to the band’s music, you will quickly be bobbing your head and enjoying the melodies and harmonies; eventually, though, it will hit you that

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The band pulls variety from its deep member-assets. Having seven talented musicians in your band can play against you, but that’s not the case for the Rustic Overtones; the band members combine their individual styles and talents perfectly to create an eclectic musical flavor. The band features vocalist and guitar player Dave Gutter, trombonist Dave Noyes, drummer Tony McNaboe, baritone saxophonist Jason Ward, alto saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, bassist Jon Roods and

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Singer/songwriter Dan Cloutier is a selftaught musician, who fell in love with alternative rock as a teenager, like many of his peers. But with the help of his mother’s old acoustic guitar, he starting writing his own songs and veered away from rock and toward roots, indie and folk music. Today he thinks of himself as a folk musician, best fitting into the indie singer/ songwriter genre.

Cloutier will celebrate the release of his third and most recent CD, “Blind Willie’s Lighthouse,” this fall. Paying homage to one of his greatest influences, Blind Willie Johnson, 1920s gospel-blues legend, two of the tracks on the CD, “Dark is the Night” and “Trouble in Promised Land” are direct references to Johnson’s songs.

The CD is an inspiring collection of original songs by Cloutier, chronicling his love of New England, depicted by stormy seas, crashing waves and seagoing captains,

along with tales of love and faith. Cloutier’s gift for storytelling is apparent in the richness of his tales. The compelling stories behind the songs heavily reference New England locations. The Climber alludes to famous peaks in Maine, New Hampshire and Boston to convey the singer’s repentance and bold determination to make it through heaven’s “pearly gates”; Boston is the location for the title track “Blind Willies Lighthouse”; “Bangor at 5” even has the location in the title. He calls out a small town in Maine in “A Pastor in Maine,” a nonfictional account that shows off Cloutier’s storytelling abilities as well as his vocal talents.

Cloutier is excited about this CD, his first studio CD in five years and the first with a theme throughout.

Playing all acoustic and electric guitars, harmonicas and lead vocals, Cloutier is accompanied by a talented group of musicians including Kim Jennings on piano/wurlitzer/keyboards and lead harmony vocals, Eric Anderson on drums and bass, and Dennis Pearne on bass.

You can’t help but notice Jenning’s stunning voice and her beautiful harmonies in songs such as “Trouble in the Promised Land,” “The Captain and

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Cloutier is co-founder of Birch Beer Music along with Jennings. He describes the company as “more like a collective than your traditional record company.” They are committed to finding the best local talent and helping them gain an audience. Although they currently promote mostly folk music, they are open to any “real and good” music, including the hip hop and rap music of Levi Schmidt, one of the artists they promote. They recently signed another act and are growing quickly. ”I hope to have another two or three artists by this time next year,” says Cloutier.

Cloutier will perform on October 15 at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham. For more information, go to danclouteirmusic.com or birchbeerrecords.com.

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The Rustic Overtones have a studio that they built in Portland, Maine, where they precision craft their records. Gutter shares, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our most recent release, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Way Out,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; was made with a 30-piece band of our peersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;strings, horns, the whole bit.â&#x20AC;? It seems rare in this day and age to see a band utilizing such a deep musical wellspring as the Rustic Overtones do. This makes the band exciting, and if the music doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak loudly enough to you, the broad, melodious input just might. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Way Out,â&#x20AC;? released in 2009, is the

bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent effort and has been recognized as a slight shift in gears for the band. Gutter states simply, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our most recent album was kind of a departure because it was the first record that we made in our studio after it was built.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonically, it [â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Way Outâ&#x20AC;?] took on a personality of its own. No more staring at studio clocks wondering how much you can fit in.

If we want to record at 3 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning we can,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rustic has always set a precedent of making albums that are very different from the one that preceded it, so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really worry too much about expectations.â&#x20AC;?

This is good, because the band seems to be able to craft excellent decisions for themselves, and this album is a solid example of just thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the tunes quickly embed themselves within your mind.

As for the future, the band likes to keep things easy going. Gutter says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to plan too far ahead, it keeps life exciting.â&#x20AC;?

This cavalier attitude is an excellent tool and the Rustic Overtones make proper use of it. Gutter and company are working on a new album that he says is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;roughly based on the concept of trying to start a cult.â&#x20AC;?

Be sure to check out the bands website, TheRusticOvertones.com or find them on Facebook. Catch a show on July 22 at Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Tammany Hall.

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Optimism is in order Marc Cochon

In the best of times, opening a new restaurant requires passion, hard work and good luck.

To do so in a slow economy requires large doses of courage and optimism. And to open yet another mid-range ItalianAmerican restaurant in a city full of them requires the belief that you have something special and different to offer your customers. Only time will tell whether Angela and Rose-Ellen Padavano have all the elements of success, but they certainly seem off to a fine start at Rosalina’s Kitchen, located in a Hamilton Street storefront.

Rosalina’s dining room is clean and attractive, decorated in burgundy and yellow – the colors of wine. The feel is very much that of a neighborhood restaurant, with couples and friends enjoying leisurely meals. Patrons clearly appreciate the BYOB policy, with beer or wine on most tables. The locally made Italian bread is crusty and fresh, and it’s a pleasure to find high-quality olive oil on the table.

The menu is built around ItalianAmerican standards, with a few creative twists and nightly specials to augment the choices. Prices are modest, with all entrees safely under the magic $20 mark, and many appetizers, soups and salads are well under $10. A “Fire-Seared Antipasto Platter for Two” is bountiful, with plenty of olives, meats, cheese, peppers, and tuna atop freshly chopped romaine.

The accompanying vinaigrette is well matched to the ingredients, but where are the fire-seared vegetables mentioned on the menu? Eventually, a few pieces of eggplant are unearthed, but more veggies would have been nice. Still, the overall effect is fresh, tasty and generous.

“Angela’s Sauté” combines chicken

breast, fresh mushrooms, and baby spinach in a garlicky sauce over pasta, and is topped with toasted pine nuts.

The flavors are fresh and satisfying, and some perfectly cooked gemelli pasta provides a toothsome base. “Ricotta Puffs” is a creative dish – more gemelli, this time tossed in a diced tomato and basil sauce, is topped by two crisply fried spheres. They look like arancini, but instead of risotto they’re full of fresh ricotta, rich yet light. It’s a lovely dish, although at this time of year, why use any dried basil when all of it could be fresh? Both dishes are served appealingly in bowls, which serve to keep the generous servings warm.

The desserts are mostly based on cannoli or gelato. A small cup of pistachio gelato lacks much pistachio flavor, but it’s too cool and sweet to leave any behind.

A dinner for two with plenty of leftovers came to $57 before tip, but you could eat well here for considerably less.

Service is excellent – the wait staff are

efficient and cheerful, and the proprietors very much in evidence: Angela in the front and Rose-Ellen in the kitchen. On this Wednesday night, there’s a pretty good crowd in place by 7 p.m. Angela swings by to ask what we’ve ordered, and admits that she can’t cook a lick. Chef RoseEllen comes out toward the end of the evening to make the rounds and ask how dinner was. With pride in her voice, she says that the first 14 weeks have gone better than they’d hoped, and expresses optimism about the future.

Optimism is in order. With highquality food, fair prices, great service and a personal touch to the experience, Rosalina’s has a lot to offer. Sure, it’s a slow economy, but you’ve got to eat, right? Grab a bottle of wine and head over – Angela and Rose-Ellen will take good care of you.

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Unlike typical pizza joints, Corner Grille does not have a traditional “namesake” pizza, but rather a collection of eclectic pies that are all a little different than what you’d find elsewhere.

Since “unusual” seems to be its specialty, we picked two small pizzas that we hadn’t

tried before, Chicken Curry and the Mad Russian, along with a Greek salad.

The first big difference was the crust— crispy and slightly nutty, cracker thin but still tender; it made a nice neutral base for the topping flavors. The toppings where spread all the way out to the edge, with very little end crust exposed. On both pizzas, the toppings weren’t heaped on; each piece had just enough to adequately satisfy and topping varieties were spaced so that each bite was a taste of something different.

The Chicken Curry had a delicious, mild, red Indian curry sauce. There was little cheese; any more would have drowned out the delicate curry flavor. All the onions and peppers were nicely roasted, and the chicken was moist and flavorful. The Mad Russian also had perfectly cooked meat and veggies with the added richness of a creamy vodka sauce and a little more cheese.

Lastly, the Greek salad was one of the best we’ve had with multiple greens, including red lettuce and spinach. The feta was firm and nicely salty, and this was the only Greek salad we’ve encountered where the Kalamata olives were also pitted.

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Wonder Bar Restaurant 121 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-752-9909 Worcester’s Wonder Bar has been serving it up — pizza, beer and Italian specialties, that is — for more than 75 years, right on Shrewsbury Street.

A hometown gem on the order of Coney Island Lunch, Wonder Bar is a laid-back, locally flavored parlor where you can feed your family good food for about the price of Chinese take-out.

Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant 145 E. Central St., Worcester 508-757-1070 pampas-restaurant.com Open seven days, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant adds a fresh kick-in-the-pants to the usual Central Mass. suspects. Come with your best hearty carnivore appetite and prepare yourself for this casual, out-of-the-ordinary dining experience. Grab a plate, choose cuts of beef, pork, chicken an lamb from slow-roasted skewers in an enormous iron rotisserie, help yourself to numerous (but not too many — you don’t want your hots to get cold!) sides and salads and then pit-stop at the counter to have your plate weighed.

Pampas charges by the pound.

Yama Zakura 369 West Main St., Northboro 508-393-4187 yamazakurafoods.com Yama Zakura will delight fans of locally produced, high-quality sushi in a creatively charged and casual environment. The friendly staff serves up a wide variety of sashimi, sushi and maki rolls, as well as familiar Polynesian appetizers, soups and salads, meat and vegetable combinations, teriyaki and Thai curry dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Dino’s Ristorante 13 Lord St., Worcester 508-753-9978 dineatdinos.com Dino’s is still everything that you’ve always enjoyed: reasonably priced Northern Italian classics, served in a quaint, old “Little Italy” style. Though renovations have made it a bit more upscale, it’s still home for Worcester’s families and lovers.

Fugakyu Café 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury 978-443-1998 Look for the two red lanterns that hang outside Fugakyu Café. Inside is a well-stocked bar, exclusive sushi bar - about six seats - and an extensive menu to satisfy the Japanese cuisine enthusiast as well as the novice. Even the purist should be able to overlook the nouveau selections. There is no shortage of sushi, fried “kitchen” appetizers,

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soups and entrées from simple katsu, teriyaki and tempura to exotic eel and live lobster sashimi. The price range is as wide as the delectable choices. Spend as little or as much as you like and still leave satisfied.

Anh Thu 439 Park Ave., Worcester 508-752-1330 Anh Thu is yet another option for fans of fresh and healthy Vietnamese cuisine. Serving up lots of noodles, as well as beef, chicken, pork, shrimp and tofu, as well as a few stir-fry dishes for Chinese food fans, Anh Thu is cheap — but good — food, in a no-frills atmosphere. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. BYOB. The Red Lantern 235 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-795-0500 theredlantern.com The Red Lantern offers the staples that have made Polynesian restaurants an integral part of the American scene for so long.

Also offered are enticing, less-common dishes sure to revive the appetite of area diners. Fresh, varied dishes make The Red Lantern truly “Polynesian”; and served in their clean, open facility downtown, Worcester will find it convenient and pleasing. Open seven days to midnight; Monday through Saturday lunch buffet; Sunday dinner buffet, 5-8.

The Webster House Restaurant 1 Webster St., Worcester 508-757-7208 websterhouseweb.com Patrons are treated like family at The Webster House. The bountiful menu includes beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian and Greek specialties, with a home-cooked taste straight from your Yia-yia’s kitchen. A number of international and domestic wines are flagged by which meals they complement best. Each month, The Webster House features selections from a different international cuisine.

Be sure to leave room for a slice of homemade pie or baklava cheesecake.

Val’s Restaurant & Lounge 75 Reservoir Road, Holden 508-829-0900 Val’s Restaurant and Pizza Palace is the perfect stop for families looking for a wide variety of familiar seafood, beef, chicken and pasta entrees, plus pizza and burgers, at budget-friendly prices. The service can’t be beat, and you might be surprised by the recipes and presentation. continued on page 32

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Porto Bello 156 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-753-9865 For more than a decade, Shrewsbury Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Porto Bello has served up classic Italian fare in an uncontrived, paper-napkin style.

Evocative of North End Boston, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an atmosphere without too much preciousness. Four pages of menu offerings rarely stray from the rule on Italian cuisine. EntrĂŠe highlights include various seafood and meats with pesto, mascarpone, scampi and cream sauces; four raviolis (Maine lobster, lemon basil, roasted eggplant, and Porto

Bello mushroom); and the classic marinara with sausage and/or meatballs, and lasagna.

The Belfry Restaurant 59 Blackstone River Road, Worcester 508-751-5040 The Belfry Restaurant is deďŹ nitely worth a visit, a renovated church standing at the fork of Greenwood Street and Blackstone River Road and tucked behind Route 146, in the middle of growing Quinsigamond Village. The moderately priced, mostly Mediterranean menu includes some of the best hummus in Worcester, staples like chicken Parmesan and ďŹ sh & chips and gourmet pizza, with such

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entertaining names as Texan (steak, mushroom and onion) and the Golden Greek (locanico sausage and peppers). A respectable wine list and homemade desserts top off a tasty dinner out.

El Basha 2 Connector Road, Westboro 508-366-2455 elbasharestaurant.com Lovers of El Bashaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two Worcester locations, especially those from Metro West, will be pleased with their new Westboro location.

Though not as arabesquely elegant as Park Avenue, the Westboro branch offers the same delicious fare in a clean facility. Middle Eastern specialties are the calling card: shawarma, kebabs, salads, gape leaves, beef, chicken, quail, lamb and seafood. BYOB. Osaka Japanese Restaurant White City Plaza, 20 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury 508-753-1144 Fresh, fun and a great value. For an entertaining and tasty meal, try communal dining at the teppanyaki tables. Combinations like calamari and teriyaki chicken, or the Osaka special (ďŹ let mignon, lobster and shrimp) more than double the number of choices cooked before you on this Japanese grill. Sushi is also plentiful, including intriguing sushi rolls. The cool exotic drinks are served tall and the sake is served hot.

Frescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 95 Uxbridge Road, Mendon 508-473-2369 Frescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a great treat: delicious food, impeccably prepared in a colorful, friendly setting at reasonable prices. Watch for the sign with whimsical script on the rural stretch of Route 16. Frescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu is a fun collection of chicken, seafood and beef dishes, frequently partnered with pasta, as well as intriguing complements like crushed tomatoes, toasted cashews, prosciutto and a variety of mushrooms. Try dishes named for the staff, like tortellini Melinda, Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seafood sautĂŠ and steak Willis. Toss in appetizers, salads and specialty pizzas, (including light sauce selections), and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to ďŹ nd something to please (even a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu).

Nashoba Winery 100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road, Bolton 978-779-5521 nashobawinery.com Nashoba Wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orchards, tour, retail shop, and restaurant make for a perfect New England experience â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in any season. The wonderful grounds and quaint atmosphere couple well with niche wines, beers and spirits, and an equally renegade menu. Free-range poultry and beef, as well as wild game, meet delicious seafood, and varied regional vegetables. Pricing is moderate to expensive. Plan to make a day of it.

Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive-in Restaurant and Dairy Bar 149 Turnpike Road (Route 9W), Westboro 508-366-8302 Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive-in Restaurant and Dairy Bar is a quiet roadside attraction of vanishing Americana, and a venerable local institution of 60 years (nearly 40 in its present location) under the ownership of the original family. The menu is an endless list of entirely homemade comfort foods: full breakfast, American diner standards, steaks, burgers, pasta, club and open-faced sandwiches, wraps and pockets, salads, soups, stir fry, platters, sundaes and frappes, a kids menu, and, of course, loads of seafood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fried and otherwise.

Breakfast all day. Beer and wine available. Cash only.

Prezo Grille and Bar 2291/2 Main St., Milford 508-634-0101 prezogrille.com Prezo Grille and Bar is a moderately upscale spot, well worth the trip to explore a bit of southeastern Worcester County. Prezoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sizeable menu is ďŹ lled with pizzazz â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such ingredients as gorgonzola, goat and bleu cheeses; artichoke hearts, asparagus and sun dried tomatoes; and Madeira wine sauce and hoisin glaze. House favorites include chicken Sinatra, pot roast, and the seafood bomb. Check out weekly specials, or meet friends for designer drinks and ďŹ&#x201A;at-screen TVs at Prezoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;horseshoeâ&#x20AC;? bar.

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Are you talkin’ to me? Meet your favorite stars from the cast of the Sopranos at Clarke Showrooms. The food will be provided

by Prezo Grille & Bar. The dinner also includes Sopranos wine, CAO Sopranos cigars and signed wine bottles you can keep! The event takes place July 30 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $130 per person and sold through July 23. Buy tickets at juliosliquors. com. Part of the proceeds will be donated to The Wounded Warrior Project.

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Experience the Madness Challenge: The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits was recently

closed due to repairs and renovations to the kitchen, but is offering up a HOT special. If you can survive a dozen of the Boynton’s famous jumbo wings soaked in a homemade stage-three sauce then you could be going home with more than heartburn. If you eat them all you could win a specially designed Boynton T-shirt!

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Peeking through the window that previously belonged to Tom’s International Deli on Water Street, you’ll find a brightly colored sign with a Mexican-flavored sun saying Mexican Ole Taqueria. There is no word on the upcoming hotspot, so who knows if we’ll have a Mexican or southwestern addition to the line of Water Street restaurants? Look out for more updates soon. (Keep your fingers crossed for Mexican! )118 Water St., Worcester.

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Thursday 21 Lisa Marie and All Shook Up! have an expansive repertoire of originals, plus a life-long love of traditional roots music that they enjoy covering. Take a listen tonight for free, as there is no cover to check them out at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. at 9 p.m. 508-753-4030.

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During the Open Micat the Little “A” Reading Series you’ll have a chance to hear Lesley Ann Wheeler, a poet and teacher who currently lives in Iowa City but grew up in Worcester and later attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Currently, she is a MFA poetry student at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop as well as a rhetoric instructor. Most recently, her translation work was published in the spring issue of the Washington Square Review.

Visit her at lesleyannwheeler.com Free, 7-9 p.m., The Strange Attractor, 97D Webster St. Tonight the Elm Park Summer Concert Series 2011 continues with a country-themed night featuring The Chad Burdick Band. It’s free and out of doors, so come take advantage of a little bit country under the stars. 6:30-8 p.m. Elm Park, Highland Street and Park Avenue.

At the Worcester Art Museum’s Third Thursdays Live series, you’ll hear the music of SPF4 and take a tour of the exhibit Leisure, Pleasure, & the Birth of the Modern French Woman. Cash bar. $14/free for members. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406, worcesterart.org.

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Gallery Talk tonight at 5:30 p.m. The museum’s volunteer docents will lead free evening gallery talks for nine summer Thursdays, each focusing on a different aspect of the museum’s collection. Selected icons are featured and discussed. Free with admission. Tonight features Larissa Dyan, Miracle-working Icons of the Theotokos. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. 879-598-5000, museumofrussianicons.org Jillian’s hosts local rock band Cougar Bait’s CD release party on July 22. Billed as “the rock event of the summer” for Jillian’s, it will feature special guest Tester. Broadcast live by NEGB1 Radio, and set to be recorded by FATV cameras, all cougars (whom they claim to be hot women over 35) obtain free admission before midnight. Plus cougar drink specials, cougar cosmos, cougar waitresses (ears and tails), hottest-cougar contest, raffles, free billiards for Cougar Bait fans, prizes, including a $300 Jillians VIP party for anyone buying a Cougar Bait CD, and much more.

As the band is fond of saying, “Daughters, lock up your mothers; this is Cougar Bait.” cougarbaitmusic.com.

Mardi Gras arrives at the EcoTarium during Jazz at Sunset: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. No one does traditional Southern Louisiana Creole roots music like these accordion-driven Zydeco masters—a perennial favorite at the Jazz at Sunset series.

Come dancing with fast and furious beats, lively percussion, electric guitars, R&B influences and a trademark Caribbean lilt! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. General admission is lawn seating; bring a chair.

Concert includes museum admission. $18/$15 EcoTarium and WICN members. 6:30-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, Sundial Plaza, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700, ecotarium.org.

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New Pilot, Hey Now Morris Fader, Gutta, and Genre Whores! $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888, or visit facebook.com/newpilot.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner also features a very cool night of live music with Red Bellows, Nemes, Hotel of the Laughing Tree, and Speaker for the Dead. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

All-American Barbecue & Music on the Lawn is a free concert, where all you need is a blanket and an appetite!

Free Bocce ball, corn toss, putting contests and more! Featuring live Classic Rock & Blues by local favorite Steve Malec from 7-11 p.m. on the Gazebo Grounds. Optional BBQ for $14.95 adults, $9.95 children ages 12 and younger. 6-11 p.m.

Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chockalog Road, Uxbridge. 508-278-6110, blissfulmeadows.com.

Decades by Dezyne will be performing live during the Out to Lunch - Concerts on the Common this afternoon, plus expanded food offerings as well as artisans, crafters, and a farmers’ market.

Enjoy live performances by sensational acts. Hey, Worcester - let’s go Out to Lunch! Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-7991175, outtolunchworcester.com.

by George and Ira Gershwin (Calliope Summer Teen Musical).

Only $18 per person, $15 for students/seniors. 8-10:30 p.m.

Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-6887, calliopeproductions.org.

The Stratton Players are pleased to continue its popular festival of short plays again this summer with “Postcards-A Short Play Festival,” featuring works by playwrights from all over the country, as well as three from local playwrights. The performances are July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. $12. 8-10 p.m. Stratton Players, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. 978-345-6066.

The green economy focuses on generating new jobs, goods and services, which encourage processes less destructive to the health of the planet. But not all economies are created equal. The Making a Green Solidarity Economy conference will bring together diverse individuals and organizations in central Massachusetts working toward progressive social, environmental and economic goals to share resources and skills, discuss best practices, strengthen inter-organizational relationships, and identify actions we can take together to make a green solidarity economy for the betterment of our communities. $10-$40, sliding scale. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Worcester Youth Center, 326 Chandler St. 860-3095690, greensolidarityeconomy.org.

During the once-a-month Salsa Social at Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, come learn salsa in a group lesson at 7 p.m. and then practice your moves with D. J. Rey G at 8 p.m. $10 per person with DJ. Worcester students earn WOO Points. 7-12:30 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700, salsastorm.com.

Get ready for some local football action when the semiprofessional Worcester Wildcats Football take on the Connecticut Gamblers tonight at 6:30 p.m. $6, adults; $4, teens; free for children age 5 and younger. Foley Stadium, 305 Chandler St. 508-521-9453, worcestercountywildcats.com.

White Chocolate, Wild Mountain Strategy, Grant St. Orchestra and The Hornitz play at the The Raven tonight. 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on Facebook.

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picks Introduction to Screen Printing on Fabric. Learn the low-cost basics of screen printing including selecting materials, applying water-soluble media to screens and fabrics, how to create resists and templates using inexpensive materials, setting your media into your fabric, and uses for screen-printed fabric. The kit includes a 110 monofilament screen, a half yard of PFD fabric, a set of water-soluble wax pastels and a squeegee. $20 for class, $15 materials fee. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Sprinkler Factory, First Floor, 38 Harlow St. 508-612-3409, thestitchersacademy.com.

Shakey Steve & The Bluecats bring their version of the blues to the Days End Tavern tonight, no cover. 4-8 p.m., 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

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which will combine her art and verse. In this workshop, children learn about the haiku and tanka poetry forms and write their own poetry, and then illustrate their poem in a folding card. Children learn how to use simile and metaphor as inspiration for poetry, and principles of design such as scale, symbolism compared to literal imagery, and other ways to enhance visual communication.

Free; for children age 9 and older. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Children, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426.

At the Culinary Underground School even your kids can help out in the kitchen after they attend the Kids Cook Series: Baking Boot Camp, running Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. In this Baking Boot Camp, students will prepare a different cake, cookie, pie and bread each day, some of them sweet, some of them savory.

By the end the week, they’ll have baked a lot of great things! For ages 8-11 years old. $280. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd., Southborough.

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The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and Dance2Swing come together tonight at 6:30 p.m. for beginner-friendly group swing-dance lessons and concert. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time, so don’t miss this. $20. 6:3011 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster.

978-263-7220, dance2swing.com.

Monday 25 Well-known muralist Yetti Frenkel is also a talented poet. Discover this fact for yourself when you check out Haiku and Tanka Poetry and Illustrated Card by Yetti Frenkel. The Southbridge Cultural Council is sponsoring Frenkel’s presentation,

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14, camera aficionados of all types should check out the Thomas Card Camera Collection at WPI’s Gordon Library. Items range from the mid-1800s through the 1970s and include seven cameras, a photograph enlarger, lenses, shutters, colored-lens filters, lens adapters, photography accessories, and flash-light bulbs. The camera types range from the older box cameras to a newer Zeiss Ikon. Some of the highlights in the collection are the older lens shutters, the press cameras, and the photograph enlarger. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Greater Worcester Opera Summer Concert Series features the American Songbook tonight for only $10 adults/$5 students. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Briarwood Circle. 508-930-7062, greaterworcesteropera.org.

For something a little trendier, try the Bitmap; Electro/House/ Top 40 night at The Hotel Vernon. This is a 21-and-older event with $3 cover and $1 drafts at the bar. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon: The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Find them on Facebook.

Take a road trip to beautiful Fruitlands Museum in Harvard tonight for the Concord Band concert. For more than 25 years, fans have enjoyed sunset picnics, spectacular views, and the sounds of a 65-piece, symphonic wind ensemble on the grounds

of the Fruitlands Museum. The Concord Band will begin playing at 7:15 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. for those who wish to picnic. Tonight’s theme is Summer Retrospective. Parking fee ($15/ car, $10 for Fruitlands members) supports both the Concord Band and Fruitlands Museum. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 978-897-9969, concordband.org.

Thursday 28 Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi makes a stop at the DCU Center in Worcester tonight. At one of his three sold-out shows at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City last month, Kid Cudi announced that he will be releasing his third studio album on his new label called Wicked Awesome Records later this year.

Tickets on sale now, so hear those new songs before they are out! ticketmaster.com. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800, dcucenter.com.

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enter and the flea market is free to exhibitors and customers—face painting and tattoos for the kids and lots of classic cars to see. Free admission; show-car registration is $15. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion: Northbridge Oliver Ashton Post 343, 198 Church Ave., Northbridge. 508-769-1591, legionnorthbridge.com.

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Blues: Jumpin’ Juba, Free Outdoor Lunchtime Summer Concert. Outdoor concert: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. reverbnation.com. Free. Cellucci Park, 37 South St., Hudson,stevehurl.com.

Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. He will also rip phone books in half upon advanced request. But please, don’t touch his moustache. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Blues: Jumpin’ Juba, Free Outdoor Summer Concert.

Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. reverbnation.com. 6-8 p.m. Sturbridge Town Common, Main St., Sturbridge. 617-416-7039 or stevehurl.com.

Free Summer Concert - Superchief Trio. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, sing along, dance or sit back and enjoy the music. In case of inclement weather, the concert moves indoors to the Singh Performance Center. Free. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org.

5 Star Concert: Susan Werner. Susan Werner: Gospel, Jazz, Folk and Country: Her soulful voice and masterful piano playing are complimented by her razor sharp wit. Her songs effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, and are delivered with a sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. General admission: Non-Members $22, Members $20, Students $16. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124 or susanwerner.com.

Elm Park Summer Concert Series 2011. July 21st “Country Night” w/ The Chad Burdick Band. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too. No charge.

7:30-10 p.m. Mulligan’s Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com.

Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great open mic night. To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/ openmicworld Email Bill at: openmcc@verizon.net 7:30-11:30 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800.

Village Harmony World Music Youth Choir. The BUUC Concert Series presents Village Harmony, the unique and lively teen world music ensemble based in Vermont. The ensemble will be led by Suzaannah Park, Carl Linich, and Will Thomas Rowan.

The concert will feature American and British traditional harmony singing, music from Georgia, Cosica, and Quebec, Appalachian clogging. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors; children 12 and under are free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 Upper River St., Brookfield. 508-867-8806 or villageharmony.org.

Flock of A-Holes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with guests Satellites Fall and Mother of Dylan. A great night of 80’s fun. $5. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com.

Jazzed Up Trio Live at Ceres. Thursday “Jazzed Up Trio performs the sweetest music this side of heaven” as you enjoy fine bistro dinning and elegant atmosphere with ample room for dancing. No cover, family restaurant. jazzedup.net. 8-11 p.m. Ceres Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000.

Jon Bowser. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place.

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FESTIVAL CONCERT. WCMS and QX String Quartet perform Bach, Mendelssohn and Dvorak Pre-concert conversation 7:40 PM Tickets online or at the door. $25 General Admission. 8-10 p.m. Anna Maria College: Miriam Hall, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton.

508-849-3300.

Audio Wasabe. Audio Wasabe is professional musicians coming together with a different musical theme each week Free.

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978669-0122.

Lisa Marie and All Shook Up!. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Metal Thursday CXXXIII: Morgirion, Nåthruzym, Vattnet Viskar, Bog Of The Infidel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Sean Ryan. Acoustic guitarist/singer/songwriter No cover. 9 p.m.-midnight Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257.

Club Days End w/ DJ Roberta. Join DJ Roberta every Thursday night when Days End Tavern turns into Club Days End. Midnight dance-off competition for awesome cash prizes. VIP limo service available. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or daysendtavern.com.

Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092.

James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Friday 22 White Chocolate, Wild Mountain Strategy, Grant St. Orchestra, The Hornitz. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133 or facebook.com.

Decades by Dezyne Performing Live at the Out to Lunch - Concerts on the Common. This season’s series will include expanded food offerings as well as artisans & crafters, and a farmers’ market. Enjoy live performances by sensational acts. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175 or outtolunchworcester.com.

Open Mic Night at Tatnuck Bookseller Gift Gallery & Cafe in Westboro, MA . Host Steve Beckwith.

Registration opens at 6pm at the cafe, in the front of the store.

Come and have some fun, eat some food, sing, or just sit back and enjoy. Free 6-8:30 p.m. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Cafe, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 978-779-5227 or tatnuck.com.

Jazz at Sunset: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas.

Come dancing with fast and furious beats, lively percussion, electric guitars, R&B influences and a trademark Caribbean lilt.

Gates open at 5:30. General admission is lawn seating. Jazz at Sunset is presented by the EcoTarium and WICN Public Radio.

Concert includes museum admission. General admission: $18 per person, $15 EcoTarium and WICN members. Reserved tables for 4: $90, $80 EcoTarium and WICN members. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

EcoTarium, Sundial Plaza, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org .

Black & White- Outdoor Concert. Join the party every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM. If there is 25% or more forecasted chance of rain in Sturbridge, the entertainment will be inside the hotel’s VIP Lounge starting at 8:30 PM. Free. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393.

Ned Lucas. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W. Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Andy Cummings. 8-11 p.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991.

Chanteuse Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers. Old Vegas in new Bodies! Luciano’s Cotton Club is straight out of 1930’s Miami. Vintage attire encouraged, but not mandatory. Parking is free in the well-lit covered lot at Union Station (Luciano’s validates) or valet in the front is only $2. No cover, but it’s hip to tip. 8 p.m.midnight. Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Square. 508-7556408 or facebook.com.

Cheryl Arena with the Workingman’s Band. Performing Texas blues. No cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373.

Greg Brown. A Grammy nominated singer songwriter, Greg is without a doubt the most important talent in his genre today.

gregbrown.org $32 advance; $36 day of show. 8-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.

Guy Bergeron. Acoustic show out on the deck. Blues, classic rock, hillbilly music and Guy originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. New England Steak & Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon. 508-478-0871.

Jeff & Mike. Modern and classic acoustic covers 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

New Pilot, Hey Now Morris Fader, Gutta, and Genre Whores. $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com .

Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. 8 p.m.-midnight. The Myst, 1 East Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-8699.

Live Music in the Pub - Mick Carr. Mick Carr’s at it again.

Known as a hard working guy who has a great time each and every time he performs and he influences his audience positively. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or irishemigrant.com.

Red Bellows, Nemes, Hotel of the Laughing Tree, and Speaker for the Dead. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 Cougar Bait’s debut CD Release Party with opening act: Tester. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s, Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

DJ Pete the Polock. Yeh, he’s still here playing whatever he wants. Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it.

Come see this Worcester legend. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Dubble D & The Khaos Junkies. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or khaosjunkies. com.

Eisman Hunter Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

I Love Fridays at Fusion with DJ B-Lo. Fridays FUSION features the best sound and lights in Central Mass with DJ B-Lo spinning your favorite Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coatroom available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston St. Josh Briggs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277.

Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers. Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net.

Miss Tess & the Bon Ton Parade. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Not in Kansas. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Radio Flyer. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Slitstitch & Friends. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St.

>Saturday 23 Great Whiskey Rebellion, The Roadkill Orchestra, Zack Slick, Dave Magario, Alan B. Beardsley. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Dusty Cobb & The Millbury St. Band. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Indian Ranch - LeAnn Rimes - Unplugged. Prior to the show, Janda Lee Porter will perform on the Corral Stage. Gates open at 11:00 AM. General Admission: $37; Reserved Tickets: $49.50, $47, $44.50. 2-5 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871 or indianranch.com.

Arts Rock! Summer Concerts. Ruckus opening for Guns of Navarone, ska & reggae night with Worcester Best ska/reggae band. Concerts will be held indoors at WBHS auditorium in the

event of rain. Proceeds used to support school arts & music programs. Free under 12 yr., $5 ages 13 -21 yr., $10 adult.

Advance tickets: 4 for the price of 3 available at West Boylston Insurance and Zaza Ink. 7-11 p.m. Goodale Park, Crescent St., West Boylston. wbaf.org .

Dan Kirouac -with special guest vocalist Dorette Weld. dankirouac.freeservers.com, kingphillip.com. Free. 7-11 p.m. Twohey’s Tavern at King Phillip Restaurant, 35 State Road, Athol. 978-249-6300.

Janssen Promotions Presents: “Exposed Festival” Hours of live music from 10 great Rock/Metal Bands from the area. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Sean Fullerton & Tom Gilmartin: Acoustic Blues & Rock. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. 7-11 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or seanfullertonmusic.net.

Carl Ayotte. 8-11 p.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991.

Mark Fisher Trio. Originals and covers by one of New England’s premier folk artists 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Reunion Show- Rawhead Rex! with Tester, Orange Diesel and Beyond Arm’s Reach. $8. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic. com.

Tigerlily - Top 40 Dance. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or tigerlilyband.com .

Linda Dagnello/Pamela Hines Quintet. Free. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

Andy Cummings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Auntie Trainwreck. Opening the night will be Govt Surplus, a Gov’t Mule Tribute band, 2nd will be JA’GD, who do rock and blues covers and originals, and then Auntie Trainwreck will close out the night with all the Classic Rock, Alt Rock, and Blues you can handle.

18+, $5 cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001 or facebook.com .

Desert Rain Trio.Come and take a trip with Desert Rain and go where wind don’t blow so strange. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Linda Dagnello & Pamela Hines Quintet. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030.

Live Band Karaoke w/Fingercuff. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff provides lyric sheets for any song on the list. There over 150 songs and counting to choose from. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Finnegan’s Pub, 25 South St., Hudson. 978-567-7961.

Joe’s Equipment. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Motown-Funk-Disco Dance Party with Guilty Pleasure. Don’t miss the debut of New England’s Premier Dance Band. Invite all your friends and get ready for the dance party of the summer. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. El Basha West, 256 Park Ave. 508-878-4606 or guiltypleasure.net.

On The Rocks. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Galway Bay Irish Pub, 186 Stafford St. 508-753-8909.

Windfall. Authentic Classic Rock band 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster.

>Sunday 24 Bomb Squad, Blackout. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133.

Concerts On The Common: Summer Sundays in Southbridge. Brian Kearsely his band, JoyCo pop rock songs that you can dance to written in the last year. Free. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Southbridge Town Common, Southbridge. 508-764-5426.

Ton of Blues. 2-8 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Shakey Steve & The Bluecats. No cover. 4-8 p.m. Days End

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Driftin’ Sam Politz 7 PM, then Karaoke 9 PM till close. No cover. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Tokyo Tramps. Tokyo Tramps marvelous blues band of Japanese ex-pats. Terrific harmonies, superb playing. Free. 8-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Acoustic Open Mic. Acoustic open mic, each player gets a 15 - 20 minute set. After everyone has done their own thing, let the jamming begin. No drum set available. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 774-262-7677 or blbrumby.com .

Bop’ n Pop. Live jazz, blues, funk organ band. No cover. Dive Bar. 34 Green St., Worcester. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St.

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The Bobby Gadoury American Songbook Sing-aLong! Live karaoke. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Bass Embassy & ReBirth Tuesdays. Every Tuesday Bass Embassy & ReBirth bring you the best Dubstep, Jungle and Drum & Bass music in Central Mass. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or fusionworcester.com.

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Summer Flute Choir. Call today to register. Space is limited.

5:45-7:30 p.m. Apple Tree Arts, 1 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA, P.O. Box 75, Grafton. 508-839-4286 or appletreearts.org.

Girls Night Out. Free Billiards & Gamecards & Appetizers & Desserts. Girls Night Out every Wednesday all females (ages 2-92) receive: free billiards all night, $5 GameCard, complimentary appetizer buffet, chocolate covered fruit. All ages until 9 PM. After 9 PM, 18+. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s, Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. Come down for dinner and drinks and stay for the music. Performers sign up after 7 p.m. No cover, pass the hat for the hosts. 7-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson.

978-567-0948.

Free Summer Concerts: Wednesdays at The Willows. The weekly concerts are sponsored by Salmon Health and Retirement and are held in The Willows’ Rose Garden Courtyard at the corner of Route 30 and Lyman Street. The concerts will begin at 7:15 p.m. sharp. In case of rain, inside seating will be exclusively for Willows residents and their guests. Tom Nutile Big Band-July 27. To learn more, call toll-free in Massachusetts 1-800-446-8060, or visit SalmonHealthAndRetirement.com. Free.

7:15-9:15 p.m. The Willows Courtyard, 5 Lyman St., Westborough.

508-898-3490, ext. 3490.

Open Mic Night at Pepe’s Brick Oven with Bill McCarthy Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets” is your host at another great open mic night. To check the schedules and open slots visit MySpace.com/openmicworld Email Bill at openmcc@verizon.net Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Pepe’s Brick Oven, 274 Franklin St. 508-755-1978 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld.

Free Wednesday night Concert series w/ F.C.R., Skippy Skip, and Canoe. Free. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com.

Open Mic Night. Looking for Worcester’s amazing acoustic acts to come check out the new Leit’s Back Bar Open Mic night.

Sign-ups begin at 8 and acts begin at 8:30. We’ll keep the music going as long as there’s acts to play. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrim’s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447 or LeitrimsWorcester.com.

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Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to “jam” in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band. Free (Worcester college students earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m.

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700.

Blues Jam. Featured artists weekly. Donations. 5-10 p.m.

Greendale’s Pub, 404 W. Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Guy Bergeron acoustic performance. Guy acoustic show for Pinecroft Family Concert Series 2011. Wicked good ice cream and other summer treats at the Pinecroft. Bring lawn chair, blanket, enjoy a Sunday afternoon al fresco with some good thumpin’ guitar music at this rustic West Boylston venue. 5-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717.

Open Mic Fundraiser for Worcester Animal Rescue League. Musicians and listeners welcome. Each week features a different host. $1 of each alcoholic beverage sold from 5-9 p.m. on Sundays during the event goes to Worcester Animal Rescue League, a non-profit, limited-intake, no-kill shelter that supports Worcester and surrounding communities. Donations are also gratefully accepted. Free. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. The Bobby Gadoury Trio 5pm, then Andy Cummings 9 PM till close. No cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar every Sunday. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. 7-10 p.m. Sweet, 305 Shrewsbury St. seanfullertonmusic.net.

Kaos Krew Entertainment presents ‘The Summer Smokeout.’ With performances by Madd Maxx, Rumorz, DJSlim, Conflict of Interest, 5=am, Mr. Santiago, Slacker Kingz, Sway Boyz, Kriminal Mindz, Nemesis Lis, A-Tone, and Heris-E. $10. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com .

Dancing with DJ Cisco. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mirabar, 35 Richmond St., Providence. 401-331-6761 or mirabar.com .

Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running reggae night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s spinning the hottest Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

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Clayton Willoughby. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Fang Noir, Exemption, and Problem With Dragons. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543.

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ARTSWorcester, ARTSWorcester “Summertime Rolls” Members Exhibition, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 19; ARTSWorcester Presents: “Broken,” works by Brian Burris, through Aug. 19. Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org.

Booklovers’ Gourmet, Live Curious: Photography by Jessica Vasale, Through July 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster.

508-949-6232 or er3.com/book.

College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Georg Query: Selected Photographs, through Aug. 15.

Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m.

Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu.

EcoTarium, Arctic Adventure, Through Sept. 4; SkyWatch: Dawn of a New Age, Thursday; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free.

Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs.

222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fitchburg Art Museum, 76th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft, through Sept. 4; Art weeks for Kids and Teen - Dinosaur Shadow Boxes, July 25 - July 28; Yoga at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Tuesdays, through Sept. 13. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Beauty In Excess on Display, Through Aug. 31. Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org.

Museum of Russian Icons, Exploring Sanctity: Paths to Sainthood Unveiled, through Sept. 3; Icons: 1000 Years of Veneration, through July 30; Thursday Evening Spotlight Gallery Talks, Thursdays, through Sept. 1; Prosopon School of Iconology Icon Writing Workshop at the Museum of Russian Icons, Monday - Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Ride the Stagecoach at Old Sturbridge Village, Through Nov. 24. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age.

Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge.

800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art in the Garden Exhibit 2: Silk Illusions, Through July 31; Summer Splendor Garden Tour, Thursday; Daylily Show, Saturday; Extending the Northern Daylily Bloom Season, Saturday; Interdivisional Orientpet Exhibit, Saturday - Sunday; Sand Cast Garden Leaves, Sunday; Abstract Photography, Wednesdays, through Aug. 3; Wednesday Evenings in the Garden - with Tapas on the Terrace, Wednesdays, through Sept. 28. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m.

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Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2012; Leisure, Pleasure, and the Debut of the Modern French Woman, Through Sept. 11; The Strange Life of Objects: The Art of Annette Lemieux, Through Oct. 9; Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl, Through Jan. 31, 2012. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Caravan: An Exhibition of Photography by Edward Bissell through July 23; Hot Night in the City, Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

poetry >Thursday 21 Open Mic followed by Lesley Ann Wheeler at the Little “A” Reading Series. Lesley Wheeler is a poet and teacher who currently lives in Iowa City. She grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts and attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Currently, she is a MFA poetry student at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop as well as a Rhetoric instructor. lesleyannwheeler.com Free. 7-9 p.m. the Strange Attractor, 97D Webster St.

>Saturday 23 Barnes & Noble Poetry Reading. Please join us for this monthly poetry venue as we welcome Barnes & Noble poet Kirk Morgan. Hosted by Carle Johnson. Open mic precedes feature.

Group gathering at the cafe following the venue. Free. 7-8:30 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 541D Lincoln St. 508-479-7574.

>Sunday 24 The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or poetry slam. This week we will hold our second iWPS Qualifying Slam . The top two finishers in this qualifier will take part in the Worcester iWPS rep finals in August.

For more info please visit poetsasylum.org. No cover; donations accepted. 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012.

>Monday 25 Haiku and Tanka Poetry and Illustrated Card by Yetti Frenkel. Well-known muralist Yetti Frenkel is also a talented poet.

In this workshop children learn about the haiku and tanka poetry forms and write their own poetry, and then illustrate their poem in a folding card. Children learn how to use simile and metaphor as inspiration for poetry, and principles of design such as scale, symbolism compared to literal imagery, and other ways to enhance visual communication. For ages 9 and up. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Jacob Edwards Library, Children, 236 Main St., Southbridge.

508-764-5426.

>Tuesday 26 Dirty Gerund Poetry & Variety Show. Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Visual Arts and Ruckus collide to create an innovative, fast paced variety show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Hosted by Nicholas Earl Davis and Alex Charalambides.

21 plus 7/25 - 2011 Worcester Poetry Slam Team - Brandi MacDonald, Bobby Gibbs, Bill MacMillan and Liz Heath present multi-voice poems and their best solo stuff as they prepare to compete at the National Poetry Slam in August. This is a fundraiser for the team. $2 Suggested donation. 9-11:30 p.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.

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Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays, Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, November 11. Hosted by a variety of local comedians under the leadership of Andy Paquette. 7-9 p.m. 3-Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Jose Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturdays, Wisecracks is Worcester Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest and hottest comedy club franchise During the show, get a pitcher and a large pizza for just $10. 18+. $12 (All Woo card holders and active duty military is 2 for 1). 8-10 p.m. Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2nd Floor, 97-103 Water St. 508-792-0900 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub.com.

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Safari - Saturdays. 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. $15. 8-9:30 p.m. Irish Times 433 Main St., Worcester.

774-452-1131 or email frankscomedysafari@yahoo.com.

Crazy for You - Tuesday, July 19 - Saturday, July 23. Crazy for You, a musical by George and Ira Gershwin (Calliope Summer Teen Musical) $18 per person, $15 for Students/Seniors. 8-10:30 p.m.

Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-8696887 or visit calliopeproductions.org.

The Comedy of Errors/Hamlet July 20 - August 20. Buy your tickets at the door or at brownpapertickets.com. $20 General Admission, $15 Student/Senior, $5 Group (5+). 7-9 p.m. Green Hill Park, Memorial Grove Amphitheater, Green Hill Parkway. Visit worcestershakespearecompany.org.

Postcards-A Short Play Festival - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, July 22 - Saturday, July 30. Stratton is pleased to continue its popular festival of short plays again this summer. We are happy to present plays by playwrights from all over the country, as well as three from local playwrights. The performances are July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2

p.m. $12. 8-10 p.m. Stratton Players, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg.

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Auditions - Beehive, the 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Musical - Monday, July 25 - Tuesday, July 26. Seeking 6 women ages 18 and up who can dance and sing their hearts out. This show is a high-energy musical review tracing the coming of age of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music through 37 popular hits of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;girl groupsâ&#x20AC;? and solo singers of the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Please be prepared to sing something from the show (see our web site for list of songs). 7-9 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit theatre.mwcc.edu.

Richard Clark and Dianne Giammarco present: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Trilogyâ&#x20AC;? - Tuesday, July 26. No cost. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. Call 508-852-9007 or visit briarwoodretirement. com.

Auditions - The Pied Piper - Tuesday, July 26. The Pied Piper adaptation and lyrics by Steven Bergman, Earl Maulding and Christopher DiGrazia; Music by Steven Bergman The local school is performing The Pied Piper and the Mayor isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready. The play within a play teaches children about having a good attitude, and the importance of keeping promises, told through the story of Hamelin and its rat problem. Mount Wachusett Community College, Room 182 6:00 p.m. sharp, Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Performance Dates: Show at the Mount on October 22 at 2:00pm; on tour October 6, 7, 20, 21, 27. Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings; beginning August 22; some Sundays closer to show opening. Cast requirements: Ensemble cast of 8 to 12 teenagers (age 14 and up) For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 632-6600 ext.

162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu 6-8 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. 978-630-9162 or visit theatre.mwcc.edu.

classes/ workshops >Thursday 21 Raiding the Garden: The Veggie Grill. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be resigned to nibbling a plate of indifferent grilled veggies while the omnivoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scarf down spare ribs, demand better. You can do better with some of these recipes, good enough to serve even conďŹ rmed carnivores.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grilling: Chipotle Portobello and Haloumi Burgers, Vegetable Tacos with Avocado and Grilled Peaches South Indian Masala and spiced Corn on the Cob. $75 per person. 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Road, Southborough. 508-904-6589.

Glass Sandcasting for Beginners. Learn how to make sculptural forms that have been shaped in sand molds and cast out of glass. Hot casting will be covered comprehensively as students learn speciďŹ c techniques for creating sand molds, ladling hot glass out of a furnace and pouring it craft sculptural forms. Students will be asked to bring some of their own items (action ďŹ gures, cake molds, children blocks, etc.) to make impressions in their molds as they develop multiple pieces of glass art. All skill levels welcome. $95. 2-6 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-7538183 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org.

>Friday 22 Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Beer Steins.

Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course. In one evening you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass creations at the New Street Glass Studio. After safety and studio etiquette are discussed, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2,000 year old art before diving in and making their very own vase, ďŹ&#x201A;ower, paperweight, or bowl from glass gathered out of a 2,100-degree furnace. No experience necessary. All materials are included. Avoid

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The Red Maple Inn Cooking school with Chef Shari Alexander. Summer In Tuscany, Part II. A delicious and entertaining evening with Blackstone Valley Culinary Spokesperson, Chef Shari Alexander. Learn professional secrets and techniques, and enjoy a great multi-course dinner with wine. Includes Welcome Drink, Dinner, Dessert and Appropriate Wine Pairings. $100 pp, + tax & 18% service. 10% Discount on overnight accommodations.

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>Saturday 23 Learn to Use the Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wheel. Have fun, while learning how to use the potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel to throw pots, bowls, and pitchers.

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Precious Metal Clay: Organics from the Garden. With warmer months here, embrace the season by creating jewelry designs inspired by what you ďŹ nd in your garden. In this workshop, learn to apply PMC (Precious Metal Clay) to organic materials, such as leaves, pods, petals or twigs. Transform your found objects into beautiful ďŹ ne silver pieces. Bring in your favorite garden organics.

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Metal Etching Workshop. Metal etching is a wonderful way to add texture, words, embellishment and complexity to your jewelry designs. In this workshop, you will learn how to etch on copper, brass and sterling silver. Come explore the various resist methods including PNP blue paper and the mild acids used to etch these metals. In this workshop you will create samples while exploring the various texture possibilities. The etched sheet can be creatively used in your to jewelry pieces. $80 Materials: $30 (Required). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or register.worcestercraftcenter. org.

Beadmaking Tune-Up. Individuals of different skill levels are welcome to learn the fundamentals of lampwork glass beadmaking as a beginner or hone their skills as an intermediate student.

The $80 beadmaking tune-up registration includes two hours of instruction and six hours of open studio time (normal fee for open studio is $10 per hour). No experience necessary, all materials included during instruction and available for purchase during open studio time. Please wear natural fibers and bring a water bottle. $80. 2-4 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-7538183 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org.

Glass Sandcasting for Beginners. Learn how to make sculptural forms that have been shaped in sand molds and cast out of glass. Hot casting will be covered comprehensively as students learn specific techniques for creating sand molds, ladling hot glass out of a furnace and pouring it craft sculptural forms. Students will be asked to bring some of their own items (action figures, cake molds, children’s blocks, etc.) to make impressions in their molds as they develop multiple pieces of glass art. Safety issues will be addressed in depth. All skill levels welcome. $95. 2-6 p.m.

New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or register. worcestercraftcenter.org.

Couples Night: If You Knew Sushi. Oh, there’s nothing like the experience of hand-rolling sushi together to strengthen a relationship. (A little sake helps, too.) Learn about ingredients and basic techniques in this hands-on class, then get rollin’. Our menu so far: Chirashi Sushi with Smoked Fish Spicy Futomaki with Salmon or Shrimp and Surimi Temaki with Asparagus and Mushrooms $75 per person. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Road, Southborough. 508904-6589.

Art Camp for Adults - Building (not carving) Printing Blocks. Sunday 24 . Remember those great art projects you did when you were a kid? We’re going to try some of them again, but with a twist you’ll love. Join the fun as we explore different printmaking techniques. $9 Adult Members, $13 Adult Nonmembers. $10 additional materials fee. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass

Westborough. 508-366-4959.

Art weeks for Kids and Teen Mystery Masks. Instructor - Susan Bunish. Look at African masks, PreColumbian figures, and painted portraits to see examples of hidden or symbolic identities. Create your own masks using colored paper, papier-mache, wire, glitter, paint, and more. Ages 9 – 12. Supervised lunch an option. $78 Members, $98 Non Members. Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-3454207, ext. 305 or fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Art weeks for Kids and Teen -Comic Art - Draw your story.

Instructor - Evonne Krawiec. Whether it’s an action-packed adventure or a funny personal experience, learn to tell stories through comics. We’ll seek inspiration from the ancient cultures in our galleries as well as your favorite contemporary comic artists. Ages 9-12. Supervised lunch an option. $78 Members, $98 Non Members.

Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207, ext.

305 or fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Art weeks for Kids and Teen - Mummies and More. Recreate ancient Egyptian artifacts with a variety of materials. Make a mummy case with clay, jewelry and chest plates fit for a pharaoh or queen, a hieroglyph cartouche of your name, and more Ages 5-8. Supervised lunch break is available. $78 Members, $98 Non Members. 1-4 p.m. Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Oh Look! A free place to run your next band/gig/event flyer!

Fitchburg. 978-345-4207, ext. 305 or Don’t let this sweet spot get away - send your high fitchburgartmuseum.org .

Yoga by Nature, Session 2, Class resolution file to editor@worcestermag.com 2. Yoga by Nature, Session 2, Class 2 at least 10 days before your show.

Wednesday. July 27, 6 - 7:15p.m. Session 2, Class 2, ADED 11060-2: Members $13, Non-Members $15, Instructor: Lynsey Smith. Come experience the practice of Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Yoga in the gardens at Tower Hill. Not only will you be surrounded Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712. by the beautiful grounds and the season at its finest, but you will Robin’s Egg Studio exhibit of art for children and begin also to open new levels of connection with yourself, and to adults. Sunday 24. Grafton-based artist Sarah Ziegler presents the world around you. Yoga by Nature classes place emphasis on her collection of bright and whimsical works of art for children and the integration of breath and movement in a gentle to moderate adults. She chooses bold patterns and shapes and pairs them with flow. Through this practice of bringing awareness to our bodies, we familiar images such as fairy-tale characters, animals, and children. cultivate clarity of mind and inner peace. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Preview some of the work on her website, robinseggstudio.com.

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Larry Spotted Crow Mann LARRY SPOTTED CROW MANN OF WEBSTER IS THE DRUM KEEPER OF THE QUABBIN LAKE SINGERS, A GROUP WHO SHARES THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND MUSIC OF THE NIPMUC PEOPLE IN CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. MANN HAS BEEN RUNNING THESE PROGRAMS FOR ABOUT SEVENTEEN YEARS, AND HAS RECENTLY TAKEN THE CULTURAL OUTREACH TO A NEW LEVEL WITH THE PUBLICATION OF HIS COLLECTION, “TALES FROM THE WHISPERING BASKET.” HE HAS ALSO APPEARED IN FILMS ABOUT THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE, INCLUDING PBS’S “WE SHALL REMAIN.”

Can you tell us a little about yourself, and your background – both culturally and professionally? I live in Webster.

This is the area my Nipmuc ancestors have lived from time immemorial.

I’m somebody who is dedicated to my culture and tradition, and through that I hope to bring forth the intrinsic connection we all have as human beings. I love to learn new things and from other cultures. Early on I knew my role would be to serve and help others any way I can. That’s why most of my career has been in human services, especially mental-health counseling and working with at risk youth.

Culturally and professionally, my life is intertwined. Along with other Nipmuc leaders through the years, I have approached the state and federal government on some of the pressing issues facing Nipmuc people today.

To work toward a renewed and viable future for all Nipmuc people.

What is your connection to the Worcester area? Worcester is the ancestral

homeland of my Nipmuc people: We called the Worcester area Pakachoag, Tataesset (Tatnuck) and Wigwam Hill.

These were the sites of our villages during the 1600s.

Can you tell us about the meaning behind your name? The crow is a very

special bird to Nipmuc people: He is the bringer of corn, the dreamer, and connects us to the spirit world and realms beyond what we perceive as reality. I am honored to carry the name.

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Your first book, “Tales from the Whispering Basket,” was released last month. Tell us why you decided to write these stories.

I was inspired to write this book as a call of responsibility and dedications to the innumerable amount of Nipmuc people who unjustly lost their lives, but who also sacrificed and made major contributions throughout history in shaping America. From carrying corn for 50 miles to the first settlers to playing a role in every conflict America has faced—the King Phillips War of 1675, Revolutionary War, Civil War and right up to our current affairs, Nipmucs have always been there. However, today the places and names of our ancestors are scattered about the state in parks, streets and lakes, like Quinsigamond, Pakachoag or Monadnock. They stand like blank headstones that deny the true origin of those Algonquin words. This book is not just about Nipmuc history and stories, it’s an account of America from the first inhabitants who have survived and maintained their identity to share in their own legacy. I want people to walk away after reading the book and say: “Who are the Nipmucs? I want to learn more!” I feel I owe it to my ancestors that they not be forgotten.

The story “Deal Me In” was passed down to you. What affect does writing a traditionally oral story have on the story’s content and its impact? This story goes back to the time of my great, great, great grandparents. From all the reviews, this has been the most favorite story of the collection. There was some

anxiety about being the first one to put it on paper. But it was such a precious story I didn’t want it to get lost, so now we share it with the world! Also my mother and elders loved how it came out, so it worked out well.

You are the Drum Keeper of the Quabbin Lake Singers. I hear that being the Drum Keeper is a sacred trust. What does being the Drum Keeper mean? Our Drum is a sacred living being which needs to be honored and respected as such.

So to be a Drum Keeper is a huge and honorable responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. It is the heart beat of mother Earth and allows us to pray and communicate with the natural elements of the world and beyond. The Drum Keeper needs to ensure the Drum is being honored and played in a manner for the particular ceremony taking place.

What spurred you to first start writing?

I’ve been writing since I was in my early twenties. Usually it was letters of a political manner concerning issues facing my tribe. My family and friends would tell me how passionate and compelling my letters were and how well detailed I would chronicle the history and stories of our people. I have

been writing poetry and prose since I was a teenager. In this collection, not only did I want to reflect the story of Nipmuc people, but the reader will note there are accounts and poetry that are stimulated by the mosaic of life all around. I wanted to demonstrate I can write in several different genres.

Do you have any Worcester performances or readings coming up? My next event will be a book signing at the Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster on August 13 at 2 p.m. I have several events throughout New England in the coming months that will be posted on my website.

What’s next for Larry Spotted Crow Mann? Currently I’m in the early phases of working on my next book and preparing for my role in the Lacrosse film “Crooked Arrows,” which will begin shooting in August.

More information on Larry Spotted Crow Mann and the Nipmuc people can be found at whisperingbasket.com, the site where “Tales from the Whispering Basket” can be purchased.

-Mark C. Volain

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